2005 Torch Run Photo Contest The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) celebrated its five-year anniversary of hosting an LETR photography contest. These winning photos were selected from hundreds of images submitted by Torch Run programs from all over the world. Judging took place at the IACP headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia USA. • 2006 Photo Contest Winners • 2004 Photo Contest Winners • 2003 Photo Contest Winners "Each year this contest is a reminder of the immeasurable benefits this program offers to both the participating officers and the community they serve," said the IACP. "Thank you to all the agencies that participated this year — the choices were difficult to make." Photographs could be submitted in either of the following two categories: Law enforcement as the guardians of the flame — personnel carrying the torch, interacting with communities, raising funds and awareness of the events, etc. Law enforcement in support of the Special Olympics athletes themselves — personnel in interaction with athlete(s) Guardians of the Flame Winners: First Place: Herb Gelb, Torch Run Photographer, Pennsylvania (USA) — photo taken during the 2005 World Games Final Leg in Japan. _________ Second Place: Douglas Holland, Special Olympics Maryland (USA) _________ Third Place: Special Olympics Michigan (USA), "Kellie and Tom running" _________ Law Enforcement with Special Olympics Athletes Winners First Place: Herb Gelb, Torch Run Photographer, Pennsylvania (USA) _________ Second Place: Terri Sappington, Special Olympics Montana (USA) _________ Third Place: Detective Marianna Villaescusa, Palo Alto, California (USA) Congratulations to each of the winners, who all received a copy of their winning images in poster size for their own display. These images were also on display at the 112 th Annual IACP Conference in Miami, Florida USA, and the 2005 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference. The top photos were also published in both Police Chief and Spirit magazines (Quarter 1, 2006). For details on how you can submit a photo for next year's conference, please contact your Torch Run representative.